San Jose Back to School update 2
August 1, 2020
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year!
Welcome back to the 2020-21 school year at San Jose Prep!
We have been busily trying to get ready to see our students next week and we can't wait! While we know that this year continues to be an unusual one, please remember that everything that we are doing is for the safety of your students, your families, and our staff- we care about all of you and want you to be healthy and safe.
Conducting an entire school opening virtually via live stream is certainly unchartered territory and quite an undertaking- I ask that you please be patient with us as we work through any technology glitches or kinks and get everyone set up and rolling. Our teachers have been tirelessly training for three weeks and collaborating on ways to make this experience as smooth and easy as possible.
Please know that we are here for you and your family- thank you for entrusting us with your students' education. You could have chosen any school for your child, but you chose us and this is an honor that we do not take lightly. Thank you for making us a part of your family.
I wish all of you a safe and wonderful 2020-21 school year- let's make this an amazing year...we believe in you!
Mrs. Knapp
Principal
School hours: 8:00a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Fridays
San Jose Primary
Virtual instruction tip!
Students need to log in to their Google Classrooms using their school emails. If you are a new student and need your student email login information, please email techsupport@sanjoseschools.org for assistance!
What will August look like?
For those families that would like to remain on distance learning, they may remain there through the grading period.
For those families who choose brick and mortar, students must adhere to strict COVID safety guidelines which will include:
- masks will be required on campus
- temperature checks will be conducted every morning upon entry and throughout the school day. Any student who develops a fever will be isolated and must be picked up immediately.
- social distancing will be observed
- COVID waiver must be on file with the school before the student is able to be on campus
- Frequent hand washing
In addition, families who wish to take a brick and mortar option must also understand that if a student has one of the following, they must stay home and complete their instruction via the live stream distance learning:
A close contact is defined as a person who:
- provided care for the individual, including healthcare workers, family members or other caregivers, or who had other similar close physical contact without consistent and appropriate use of personal protective equipment OR
- who lived with or otherwise had close prolonged contact (within 6 feet) with the person while they were infectious OR
- had direct contact with infectious bodily fluids of the person (e.g. was coughed or sneezed on) while not wearing recommended personal protective equipment
Also, if a student has one or more of the following symptoms they must stay home:
- Fever or sense of having a fever
- New cough that you cannot attribute to any health condition
- New shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to any health condition
- New sore throat that you cannot attribute to any health condition
- New muscle aches (myalgias) that you cannot attribute to any health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)
Distance learning or brick and mortar?
https://forms.gle/m9gg6cCapkEKh5Ex5
DO NOT go to Duval Homeroom to sign up for the distance learning option- our survey is how you sign up at San Jose.
If you do not respond by Friday, August 7, the student will be assumed to remain on virtual instruction.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Dean of Students at richard.damico@sanjoseprep.org
Student Schedules
The majority of students in grades 6th-10th follow the San Jose Prep progression plan, which lays out their classes for them. Upperclassmen who need to make elective choices have already been contacted by Student Services staff via email to make elective choices. If you are a Junior or a Senior who has not received the email, please reach out to robyn.bell@sanjoseprep.org to give your preferential electives. We will make every effort to accommodate your request, but they are not guaranteed.
Chromebook distribution
To sign up for a Chromebook and for a pick up time, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/z7F9ZWgq7t5Xy4E8A
Focus
For instructions on how to create a parent Focus account, go to https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/15745
When you have completed your application for an account, email michelle.pangle@sanjoseprep.org in order to have your account activated.
Once you have created the account, please allow 48 hours for activation.
Having difficulties? Please contact michelle.pangle@sanjoseprep.org for assistance.
Uniforms
There are 2 ways to purchase uniforms:
- You may walk in and purchase uniforms at the store. The store is open Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
- You may order online at https://www.sanjoseprep.org/school-uniform/ and do curbside pickup at our school store
School uniforms for 2020-21 will be:
Middle school: royal blue polo, gray hoodie
High school: black polo, black hoodie
If you order online, click on the item you wish to purchase and the next page will let you choose the appropriate colors.
High school students who have the previous school uniform may wear them as we phase in the new high school look.
We ask that during virtual instruction students wear uniform shirts in order to ease the transition once we fully return to school.
For more details on school uniform guidelines, please visit our website: https://www.sanjoseprep.org/school-uniform/
Attention 7th grade parents!!!!
Please make sure that your student has had their shots and send a copy of the shot record to michelle.pangle@sanjoseprep.org
Senior pictures
Don't forget that you must schedule your Senior pictures through Lifetouch. The deadline for Senior pictures is September 30. Don't forget that we will need your Senior picture for graduation!
Clubs and sports
We will be releasing a list of clubs at the beginning of the school year and have a virtual club fair for students. Clubs that choose to host some meetings in person are required to observe all the COVID safety guidelines.
Athletics will also continue using the FHSAA's strict COVID-19 guidelines for participation.
Forms required for participation in athletics can be found at https://www.sanjoseprep.org/athletics/
For questions about athletics, please contact our athletic director at amaziah.drummond@sanjoseprep.org
Orientation
Orientation is planned for Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m at the old KMart parking lot at the intersection of San Jose Blvd and Old St. Augustine Rd.
Please review the traffic flow chart below to help keep everything organized.
We are really looking forward to seeing you!
School supplies
Our teachers have been working diligently to get those prepared and we will publish to our website this coming week.
Have you downloaded our school app?
FAQs
I am a new student. How do I find out my email?
Please contact techsupport@sanjoseschools.org with your name and grade. Our IT team will verify your enrollment and contact information and send you your login credentials.
How do I find out my schedule?
Schedules will be posted on Focus towards the end of the week (week of August 3) for students to download.
How do I log in to my Google Classroom? I don't know the code!
We are currently uploading all of the teachers' Google Classroom codes to our website. Once that page is complete, we will send out an announcement and you can get the codes for each of your classes.
Breakfast/lunch distribution during virtual instruction
We will offer pick up for breakfast and lunch two days a week during virtual instruction. On Mondays, meals will be distributed for Mon, Tues, and Wed. On Wednesdays, meals can be picked up for Thursday and Friday.
Any adult can pick up a meal for a child that is enrolled at our school. We do have to track who is picking up for which child to avoid duplicate pick ups so please be prepared to provide your student's name(s) and your ID.In order for us to adequately plan for meals, please complete this quick, two question survey if you are planning to come pick up meals: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRG786J
Yearbook pick up
About us
Email: info@sanjoseprep.org
Website: www.sanjoseprep.org
Location: 4072 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Phone: (904)425-1725
Facebook: facebook.com/sanjoseprep
Twitter: @sanjoseschools